State Nicknames
The "Golden State"
California
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial, calling for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States, known for its repeated phrase envisioning equality.
I Have a Dream speech
This composer’s works include “The Magic Flute” and “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This document declared the independence of the 13 American colonies from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
The "Sunshine State"
Florida
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Delivered by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, this speech is known for the phrase “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Gettysburg Address
Known as the “March King,” he composed “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”
John Philip Sousa
He was the first President of the United States.
George Washington
The "Lone Star State"
Texas
What is the Capital of the USA?
Washington DC
This British Prime Minister gave a speech in 1940 known for the phrase “We shall fight on the beaches.”
Winston Churchill
This German composer is famous for his nine symphonies and “Moonlight Sonata.”
Ludwig van Beethoven
This war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States.
Civil War
The "Tar Heel State"
North Carolina
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
Given by this U.S. President in 1961, the speech famously urges Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
John F. Kennedy
Known for his “Four Seasons,” this Italian composer was a virtuoso violinist.
Antonio Vivaldi
This purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803
Louisiana Purchase
The "Empire State"
New York
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
This speech was delivered by Queen Elizabeth II on her 21st birthday, making a lifelong pledge to her people.
“A Life of Service”
This Russian composer’s works include “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake.”
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The “Gettysburg Address” was delivered by this president.
Abraham Lincoln